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  1. What are the BEST and WORST States to practice as an NP?

    efy2178 replied to Roland's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Iowa does not--NPs in Iowa have full prescription

  2. Curious...using the title "Doctor" for a DNP...

    efy2178 replied to justme1972's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Keep in mind that Nurse practitioners are educated to provide primary care. There is research that shows that NPs provide a valuable service that is comparable to pysicians and is also cost...

  3. Curious...using the title "Doctor" for a DNP...

    efy2178 replied to justme1972's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I just received this from ANA.... ANA Voices Opposition to AMA's Attempts to Limit Nursing Education and Practice 06/17/08 The American Nurses Association (ANA) will be attending the American Medical...

  4. Curious...using the title "Doctor" for a DNP...

    efy2178 replied to justme1972's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Why would you say I am Dr. so- and - so..doctor nurse practitioner? That is confusing--I would say I am doctor smith Nurse practitioner. When the patient asks what is that you tell them. I work...

  5. Curious...using the title "Doctor" for a DNP...

    efy2178 replied to justme1972's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Read this in its entirety:

  6. Working and NP school

    efy2178 replied to 7starbuck7's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am in the same boat. I made my program into a 3 year instead of a 2 year. I work 1/2 time and I have 2 boys aged 8 and 10. I started with 6 semester hours last year. I also work 1/2 time in a...

  7. The Doctor said WHAT?

    efy2178 replied to nurz2be's topic in General Nursing

    I have been a nurse for over 23 years and I am not subordinate. This suggests you are under the physician. Instead we are collegiate. They are not nursing experts. If more of us were subordinate...

  8. Got my 1st butt chewing today - humiliating!

    efy2178 replied to RN2Bn2006's topic in General Nursing

    You did do the best you could and he is unappreciative. You did what was best for the patient and your co-workers. Whether or not he realizes that is not your problem. What is your problem is you...

  9. suspension for refusing patient 9

    efy2178 replied to amyliz976's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    This question has come up in my state (Iowa). I don't think it is different in many other states except New York has some good laws protecting Nurses and so does Minnesota. You may get fired but...

  10. Shocked and angry. Need new job.

    efy2178 replied to jrring1019's topic in Ob/Gyn

  11. Do you refer patients to websites for helpful information?

    efy2178 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I do not refer patients to a website so that they may bypass a physician or so they may diagnosis themselves. Certainly, it is a good idea to give them a specific website--one you have checked out....

  12. Do you refer patients to websites for helpful information?

    efy2178 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Dr. Rich (Richard Fogoros) MD has some wonderful resources for patients with heart disease. He is an Electrophysiologist (arrythmia specialist). http://heartdisease.about.com/ Another good website is...

  13. What is the term for this condition?

    efy2178 replied to Palpitations's topic in General Nursing

    There are several kinds of SVT. Some have pathways which one is born with. AVNRT or AV Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia is an extra pathway which is characterised by a sudden increase in heart rate...

  14. What is the term for this condition?

    efy2178 replied to Palpitations's topic in General Nursing

    Are you kidding? Right ventricle pumps blood to the lungs. Left ventricle pumps blood to the rest of the body. If you get one reading on one arm then another on the opposite arm then the heart rate...

  15. What can I do with my BSN that Assoc. RN's can't?

    efy2178 replied to doodlebug914's topic in General Nursing

    I have been an RN for amost 20 years and until my current position I have never been compensated for having a BSN. That does not mean it does not make me a better, educated nurse, nor does it mean...

  16. Taking away your Time and a Half!

    efy2178 posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    An American Nurses Association press release: Congress Fails to Act on Rule to Block Overtime Pay; ANA Vows to Continue Battle 1/28/04 The Department of Labor (DOL) will implement a controversial...

  17. Employee at will

    efy2178 posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    How many really know what it is to be an employee at will? I stumbled across a good web site that explains it. I think anyone out in the work force needs to have a good understanding what their...

  18. Employee at will

    efy2178 replied to efy2178's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    There are no whistle blower protection laws in my state. Without one, patients are in jeopardy from out of touch administrators who may create unsafe policies. Nurses may feel intimidated to speak...

  19. Making a difference for our profession

    efy2178 replied to healinghand's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I wholeheartedly

  20. Employee at will

    efy2178 replied to efy2178's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Really? You realize you can be fired anytime for any reason (with the exception of age, sex, religious, ethnic discrimination). You wouldn't have it any other way? Personally, I would rather have...

  21. Nursing Supervisor

    efy2178 replied to Lawdo2's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    In my view the 'uniqueness' of the patient represents individualized care. Every patient has the right to a care plan designed to their unique individual needs. The best way to find out why the...

  22. dating saline in the warmers

    efy2178 replied to calienicole112's topic in Operating Room

    Dating warm saline is a JACHO requirement. Once it has been in the warmer it must be used after 3 days or thrown out. You cannot take it out of the warmer, cool it off and put it back in. Also...

  23. Verbal Abuse from surgeons in the OR

    efy2178 replied to spineCNOR's topic in Operating Room

    Was the ENT surgeon not speaking to you a bad thing? I also worked with a real a** aelf important ENT surgeon, before that it was a even worse gastroenterologist whose claim to fame was that he at...

  24. Is it appropriate for Risk Management to discipline?

    efy2178 replied to iiwdn's topic in Legal

    This makes me angry. Are you supposed to give less care if it is a relative? It seems reasonable to me to start an IV. I am an EP nurse and people who pass out may have a serious arrythmia and need...

  25. CVN certification....

    efy2178 replied to allele's topic in Cardiac

    I have worked in Elecytrophysiology for the past two years and was looking to get certified in cardiac/cardiovascualr Nursing. I find there are 2 different Boards to get certified. The American...